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Unit 8 More than a Game
Section B 1a-1e
A Speech about the Beijing Olympics
人教版(新教材)九年级上册
Activity 1 Lead-in
Watch the video about the Beijing Olympics and answer the question below.
Q: What do you already know about the Beijing Olympics?
Suggested Answer: Beijing hosted both the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics,making it the first city to host both Games. Famous champions include Usain Bolt and Du Li. ...
Activity 2 Free Communication — Group Discussion
Discuss the following questions with your group members.
Q1: What Olympic mascots do you know?
Q2: What are the two Olympic mottos of Beijing?
Q3: Which famous champions from Beijing Olympics can you name?
Fuwa for 2008 and Bing Dwen Dwen for 2022.
"One World, One Dream" (2008 Summer Olympics)
and "Together for a Shared Future" (2022 Winter Olympics).
Usain Bolt (100m sprint, world record) and
Du Li (shooting, gold medal) from the 2008 Olympics.
Activity 2 Free Communication (1a)
Discuss with your partner. Write K for the topics you know and W for the topics you want to know.
____ Olympic mascots ____ the kinds of events held
____ the Olympic village ____ famous champions
____ Olympic mottos ____ dramatic victories
____ how Beijing prepared for and organized the games
____ important facts and figures about the Olympics
★ Predict what topics will be included in the speech (1b)
Write down your predictions — we will check them after reading.
Activity 3 Structure — Match the topics to each paragraph
Read the speech quickly. Match each paragraph (1-5) with the correct topic (A-E).
Topics
A. 2022 Winter Olympics events
B. 2008 Summer Olympics champions
C. Introduction to both Olympics
D. The mottos and Olympic spirit
E. Impact of hosting two Olympics
Paragraphs
Para. 1 → _______
Para. 2 → _______
Para. 3 → _______
Para. 4 → _______
Para. 5 → _______
✓ Check: Which of your predictions in 1b appear in the text? Cross out the ones not mentioned.
C
A
B
E
D
Activity 3 Structure — Choose the best answer
What is the structure of the speech?
A. ①/②/③/④⑤
B. ①/②③/④⑤
C. ①/②/③④⑤
D. ①/②③/④/⑤
1c
Read again and complete the mind map. You can add more information.
Beijing Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
2022 Winter Olympics
• Dramatic victories:
Usain Bolt: _____________________
_____________________
_____________________
Du Li: ________________________
__________
• Motto: ____________________
smiled his way across the finish line in the 100 meters, setting a new world record in the 100 metres
won her second Olympic gold medal
One World, One Dream
nearly _____ athletes; _____ events; ___________ _______sports
• Important figures:
• Motto: _______________________
Together for a Shared Future
• ...
• ...
109
2900
seven Olympic winter
Activity 4 Carefully Reading
Activity 4 Carefully Reading
2022 Winter Olympics Summary
The 2022 Winter Olympics was the most Olympic Games. A total of 2900 athletes and competed in 109 events in seven winter sports Olympic winter sports. The writer loved watching_________________, and became a huge fan of the mascot , _________________.
recent
attended
freestyle skiing
Bing Dwen Dwen
The most recent was the 2022 Winter Olympics. A total of nearly 2,900 athletes attended and competed in 109 events in seven Olympic winter sports. There were many exciting moments. Nearly the whole world watched the fantastic figure skating and ski jumping competitions. I watched the freestyle skiing, and like everyone else, I fell in love with those brave and talented athletes. I also became a huge fan of the mascot, Bing Dwen Dwen.
Activity 4 Carefully Reading
2008 Summer Olympics Summary
In 2008, Usain Bolt smiled his way across the finish line in the 100 metres, ________________________.
Then in the shooting event, Du Li won ___________________________.
Both were _________________________________.
setting a new world record
her second Olympic gold medal
dramatic come-from-behind victories
And we shall not forget the amazing achievements in the 2008 Summer Olympics. I watched in wonder as Usain Bolt smiled his way across the finish line in the 100 metres, setting a new world record. Then I watched the drama of the shooting event. Du Li won her second Olympic gold medal, after the first one in 2004. Both were dramatic come-from-behind victories.
Activity 4 Carefully Reading — Common Features of Both Olympics
Q1: Why is Beijing a special city in Olympic history?
Q2: Who helped make the Games successful in both Olympics?
Q3: What are the two mottos for the two Games?
A1: First city to host both Summer & Winter Olympics.
A2: Many volunteers and citizens.
A3: One World, One Dream (2008) & Together for a Shared Future (2022).
💡 Both Games share: success in reform & opening-up, worldwide attention, Olympic spirit of peace and harmony.
Activity 5 Writer's Feelings — Word Level
How does the writer show his love and praise for the Beijing Olympics?
Which adjectives describe the competitions, athletes and achievements?
fantastic
exciting
brave
talented
amazing
dramatic
📌 fantastic / exciting → describe the competitions
📌 brave / talented → describe the athletes
📌 amazing / dramatic → describe the achievements
💡 These adjectives reveal the writer's strong admiration for the Beijing Olympics!
Activity 5 Writer's Feelings — Sentence Level
Find sentences that show the writer's admiration.
Which sentences best show the writer's admiration?
"I fell in love with those brave and talented athletes."
→ Show his deep love for the athletes
"I watched in wonder as Usain Bolt smiled his way across the finish line..."
→ Show his amazement at the champions
"These mottos touch my heart quite deeply, as I'm sure they touch yours."
→ Show his emotional connection to the Olympic spirit
💡 Sentence patterns: 'I + emotion verb + ...' and 'These/This + touch(es) my heart ...'
Activity 5 Writer's Feelings — Overall Attitude
Summarize the writer's overall feeling about the Beijing Olympics.
What is the writer's overall attitude towards Beijing's two Olympics?
ADMIRE
He is full of admiration for the athletes and their achievements.
LOVE
He deeply loves the athletes, the events, and the Olympic spirit.
PRIDE
He feels proud of China hosting two successful Olympic Games.
✓ The writer's attitude: deep admiration + love + pride for Beijing's two Olympic Games.
Activity 6 Deep Thinking — Question 1
Q1: Hosting two Olympics brought challenges but also opportunities. What opportunities does the text mention?
Opportunities mentioned in the text:
✓ Showed China's success in reform and opening-up
✓ Gained worldwide attention for China
✓ Built bridges between countries
✓ Formed friendships between people
✓ Spread the Olympic spirit of peace and harmony
💡 The Olympics are not just sports events — they create chances for international friendship and growth.
Activity 6 Deep Thinking — Question 2
What does 'build bridges between countries' mean in Paragraph 4?
Meaning of 'build bridges between countries':
"Build bridges" is a metaphor meaning "to connect / bring closer".
It means the Olympic Games help different countries understand, trust, and befriend each other through friendly competition.
e.g., The Olympics build bridges between China and the rest of the world.
💡 'Bridges' here is figurative — it refers to connections and friendships, not physical structures.
Activity 6 Deep Thinking — Question 3
Why does the writer say the two mottos touch his heart deeply?
2008 Beijing
"One World, One Dream"
2022 Beijing
"Together for a Shared Future"
✓ Both mottos express the writer's hope for a peaceful, united, and harmonious world.
✓ They perfectly capture the Olympic spirit: friendship, peace, and a shared future for all humans.
💡 Mottos are not just slogans — they reflect shared values and dreams of people around the world.
Activity 7 Application — Connect to your life
Think about the Olympic spirit in your daily life.
Q1: What can we learn from the spirit of the Beijing Olympics?
Never give up / work hard / chase your dreams.
The Olympic spirit lives in everyone who strives for excellence.
Never give up. Work hard. Chase your dreams.
Activity 7 Application — Connect to your life
Think about the Olympic spirit in your daily life.
Q2: How do sports and the Olympics bring people together in our daily life?
Sports and the Olympics link ordinary people in daily life. They provide popular topics for people to talk with one another. They push families and neighbours to take exercise together. Moreover, the Olympic spirit of friendship and fair play crosses cultural borders. People learn to respect athletes from different countries. No matter who we are, we can share joy, excitement and encouragement through sports, making our society more united.
Homework
基础作业 (Basic)
Write 3 sentences to introduce the Beijing Olympics.
用三句话介绍北京奥运。
提升作业 (Improved)
Pick out admiring words/sentences, and write 3 sentences to introduce a sports event.
摘抄文中表达赞叹情感的词句,仿照写 3 句话介绍一项赛事。
拓展思辨作业 (Advanced · 选做)
写一段短文,谈谈北京奥运会如何展示了中国的发展。
Write a short paragraph: How do the Beijing Olympics show China's development?
🌟 Keep the Olympic spirit in your heart — never give up, dream big, and share with the world!
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